This is the first time that a novel anode material, spinel Li4Ti5O12 which is well known as a ＂zero-strain＂ anode material for lithium storage, has been introduced for sodium-ion battery. The Li4Ti5O12 shows an aver...This is the first time that a novel anode material, spinel Li4Ti5O12 which is well known as a ＂zero-strain＂ anode material for lithium storage, has been introduced for sodium-ion battery. The Li4Ti5O12 shows an average Na storage voltage of about 1.0 V and a reversible capacity of about 145 mAh/g, thereby making it a promising anode for sodiumion battery. Ex-situ X-ray diffraction （XRD） is used to investigate the structure change in the Na insertion/deinsertion process. Based on this, a possible Na storage mechanism is proposed.展开更多
Recently,aqueous zinc-ion batteries with intrinsic safety,low cost,and environmental benignity have attracted tremendous research interest.However,zinc dendrites,harmful side reactions,and zinc metal corrosion stand i...Recently,aqueous zinc-ion batteries with intrinsic safety,low cost,and environmental benignity have attracted tremendous research interest.However,zinc dendrites,harmful side reactions,and zinc metal corrosion stand in the way.Herein,we use lepidocrocite-type sodium titanate hollow microspheres assembled by nanotubes to constitute an artificial solid electrolyte interface layer on the zinc metal electrode.Thanks to the hierarchical structure with abundant open voids,negative-charged layered framework,low hydrophilicity,electrically insulting nature,and large ionic conductivity,the sodium titanate coating layer can effectively homogenize the electric field,promote the Zn^(2+)ion transfer,guide the Zn^(2+)ion flux,reduce the desolvation barrier,improve the exchange current density,and accommodate the plated zinc metal.Consequently,this coating layer can effectively suppress zinc dendrites and other unfavorable effects.With this coating layer,the Zn//Zn symmetric cell is able to provide an impressive cumulative zinc plating capacity of 1375 m Ah cm^(-2) at a current density of 5 m A cm^(-2).This coating layer also contributes to significantly improved electrochemical performances of Zn//MnO_(2) battery and zincion hybrid capacitor.This work offers new insights into the modifications of zinc metal electrodes.展开更多
Alkaline metals and hydrogen titanates are of great interest for possible applications. The qualities of soda ash and Rosetta ilmenite ore concentrate pellets were investigated. The kinetic formation of sodium titanat...Alkaline metals and hydrogen titanates are of great interest for possible applications. The qualities of soda ash and Rosetta ilmenite ore concentrate pellets were investigated. The kinetic formation of sodium titanate via roasting of soda ash and ilmenite pellets and powder was studied in the temperature range of 800。C to 900。C.展开更多
In this paper,a novel material for Co(Ⅱ)adsorption,titanate sodium nanotubes(Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs)were synthesized and characterized,and then they were used to remove Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution and compared with titanic...In this paper,a novel material for Co(Ⅱ)adsorption,titanate sodium nanotubes(Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs)were synthesized and characterized,and then they were used to remove Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution and compared with titanic acid nanotubes(H_2Ti_2O_5-NTs) and potassium hexatitanate whiskers(K_2Ti_6O_(13)).The results showed that the adsorption of Co(Ⅱ) on the materials was dependent on p H values and was a spontaneous,endothermic process.Specifically,Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs exhibited much more efficient ability to adsorb Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution,with the maximum adsorption capacity of 85.25 mg/g.Furthermore,Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs could selectively adsorb Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution containing coexisting ions(Na^+,K^+,Mg^(2+),and Ca^(2+)).The results suggested that Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs were potential effective adsorbents for removal of Co(Ⅱ) or cobalt-60 from wastewater.展开更多
A layer structured titanate Cs2Ti5O11·(1 + x)H2O (x = 0.70) has been prepared in a solid state reaction using Cs2CO3 and anatase type TiO2 at 900°C. Ion exchange reactions of Cs+ in the interlayer space w...A layer structured titanate Cs2Ti5O11·(1 + x)H2O (x = 0.70) has been prepared in a solid state reaction using Cs2CO3 and anatase type TiO2 at 900°C. Ion exchange reactions of Cs+ in the interlayer space were studied in aqueous solutions. The single phases of Li+, Na+ and H+ exchange products were obtained. The three kinds of resulting titanates were evaluated for use as the cathodes in rechargeable sodium batteries after dehydrations by heating at 200°C in a vacuum. The electrochemical measurements showed that they exhibited the reversible Na+ intercalation-deintercalation in a voltage range of 0.5 - 3.5 V or 0.7 - 4.0 V. The Li+ exchange product showed the best performance of the discharge-charge capacities in this study. The initial Na+ intercalation-deintercalation capacities of the Li2Ti5O11 were 120 mAh/g and 100 mAh/g;the amounts of Na+ correspond to 1.9 and 1.6 of the formula unit, respectively. The titanates are nontoxic, inexpensive and environmentally benign.展开更多
Lead-free piezoelectric sodium bismuth titanate((Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3,BNT)thin films were epitaxially grown onto(001)-,(110)-,and(111)-oriented Nb:SrTiO3(STO)single crystal substrates prepared by sol-gel processing.Highly ...Lead-free piezoelectric sodium bismuth titanate((Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3,BNT)thin films were epitaxially grown onto(001)-,(110)-,and(111)-oriented Nb:SrTiO3(STO)single crystal substrates prepared by sol-gel processing.Highly oriented growth in(001),(110),and(111)BNT thin films was obtained in this work benefiting from the lattice match between the BNT film and the STO substrate.The different growth models in thin films with various orientations result in various surface morphologies dependent on the film orientation.The piezoresponse of the BNT thin films was represented exhibiting a strong orientation dependence that(110)>(001)>(111).This is contributed by the various domain switching contribution related to the crystal symmetry and polarization distribution in the three oriented thin films.展开更多
基金supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2009AA033101)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No.2010CB833102)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.50972164)the Chinese Academy of Sciences Project (Grant No.KJCX2-YW-W26)the Hundred-Talent Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘This is the first time that a novel anode material, spinel Li4Ti5O12 which is well known as a ＂zero-strain＂ anode material for lithium storage, has been introduced for sodium-ion battery. The Li4Ti5O12 shows an average Na storage voltage of about 1.0 V and a reversible capacity of about 145 mAh/g, thereby making it a promising anode for sodiumion battery. Ex-situ X-ray diffraction （XRD） is used to investigate the structure change in the Na insertion/deinsertion process. Based on this, a possible Na storage mechanism is proposed.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51902165)the Program of HighLevel Talents in Six Industries of Jiangsu Province(XCL-040)the Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor Program。
文摘Recently,aqueous zinc-ion batteries with intrinsic safety,low cost,and environmental benignity have attracted tremendous research interest.However,zinc dendrites,harmful side reactions,and zinc metal corrosion stand in the way.Herein,we use lepidocrocite-type sodium titanate hollow microspheres assembled by nanotubes to constitute an artificial solid electrolyte interface layer on the zinc metal electrode.Thanks to the hierarchical structure with abundant open voids,negative-charged layered framework,low hydrophilicity,electrically insulting nature,and large ionic conductivity,the sodium titanate coating layer can effectively homogenize the electric field,promote the Zn^(2+)ion transfer,guide the Zn^(2+)ion flux,reduce the desolvation barrier,improve the exchange current density,and accommodate the plated zinc metal.Consequently,this coating layer can effectively suppress zinc dendrites and other unfavorable effects.With this coating layer,the Zn//Zn symmetric cell is able to provide an impressive cumulative zinc plating capacity of 1375 m Ah cm^(-2) at a current density of 5 m A cm^(-2).This coating layer also contributes to significantly improved electrochemical performances of Zn//MnO_(2) battery and zincion hybrid capacitor.This work offers new insights into the modifications of zinc metal electrodes.
文摘Alkaline metals and hydrogen titanates are of great interest for possible applications. The qualities of soda ash and Rosetta ilmenite ore concentrate pellets were investigated. The kinetic formation of sodium titanate via roasting of soda ash and ilmenite pellets and powder was studied in the temperature range of 800。C to 900。C.
基金supported by the Applied Basic Research Programs Funded Project of Sichuan Province(No 2012JY0100)National Natural Science Foundation and China Academy of Engineering Physics joint fund(No U1330125)the National Fund of China for Fostering Talents in Basic Science(J1210004)
文摘In this paper,a novel material for Co(Ⅱ)adsorption,titanate sodium nanotubes(Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs)were synthesized and characterized,and then they were used to remove Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution and compared with titanic acid nanotubes(H_2Ti_2O_5-NTs) and potassium hexatitanate whiskers(K_2Ti_6O_(13)).The results showed that the adsorption of Co(Ⅱ) on the materials was dependent on p H values and was a spontaneous,endothermic process.Specifically,Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs exhibited much more efficient ability to adsorb Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution,with the maximum adsorption capacity of 85.25 mg/g.Furthermore,Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs could selectively adsorb Co(Ⅱ) from aqueous solution containing coexisting ions(Na^+,K^+,Mg^(2+),and Ca^(2+)).The results suggested that Na_2Ti_2O_5-NTs were potential effective adsorbents for removal of Co(Ⅱ) or cobalt-60 from wastewater.
文摘A layer structured titanate Cs2Ti5O11·(1 + x)H2O (x = 0.70) has been prepared in a solid state reaction using Cs2CO3 and anatase type TiO2 at 900°C. Ion exchange reactions of Cs+ in the interlayer space were studied in aqueous solutions. The single phases of Li+, Na+ and H+ exchange products were obtained. The three kinds of resulting titanates were evaluated for use as the cathodes in rechargeable sodium batteries after dehydrations by heating at 200°C in a vacuum. The electrochemical measurements showed that they exhibited the reversible Na+ intercalation-deintercalation in a voltage range of 0.5 - 3.5 V or 0.7 - 4.0 V. The Li+ exchange product showed the best performance of the discharge-charge capacities in this study. The initial Na+ intercalation-deintercalation capacities of the Li2Ti5O11 were 120 mAh/g and 100 mAh/g;the amounts of Na+ correspond to 1.9 and 1.6 of the formula unit, respectively. The titanates are nontoxic, inexpensive and environmentally benign.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51902246)the Natural Science Fundamental Research Project of Shaanxi Province of China(No.2019JQ590)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the“111 Project”of China(B14040).
文摘Lead-free piezoelectric sodium bismuth titanate((Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3,BNT)thin films were epitaxially grown onto(001)-,(110)-,and(111)-oriented Nb:SrTiO3(STO)single crystal substrates prepared by sol-gel processing.Highly oriented growth in(001),(110),and(111)BNT thin films was obtained in this work benefiting from the lattice match between the BNT film and the STO substrate.The different growth models in thin films with various orientations result in various surface morphologies dependent on the film orientation.The piezoresponse of the BNT thin films was represented exhibiting a strong orientation dependence that(110)>(001)>(111).This is contributed by the various domain switching contribution related to the crystal symmetry and polarization distribution in the three oriented thin films.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52062018, 52162003)the Excellent Youth Foundation of Jiangxi Province of China (20212ACB214007)+2 种基金Key R&D Plan Projects of Jiangxi Province (20223BBE51018)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province (20212BAB201019)Key Projects of Jingdezhen (2021ZDGG002)。
